Converting from Kilobit (kb) to Byte (B) | Data storage (1KB=1024B)

What is Kilobit (kb)

Kilobit (kb) is a unit of digital information storage equal to 1,000 bits. It is commonly used to describe the amount of data transferred over a network connection or stored in memory.

What is Byte (B)

Byte (B) is a unit of digital information storage that consists of 8 bits. Bytes are used to measure file sizes, memory capacity, and data transfer rates in computers and digital systems.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Kilobit to Byte, you can use the following formulas:

• For converting Kilobits (kb) to Bytes (B):
  1kb=128B
• For converting Bytes (B) to Kilobits (kb):
  1B=0.0078125kb

Examples

1. Converting 11 Kilobits (kb) to Bytes (B):

   11kb=11×128=1408B

2. Converting 16 Bytes (B) to Kilobits (kb):

   16B=16×0.0078125=0.125kb

3. Converting 12 Kilobits (kb) to Bytes (B):

   12kb=12×128=1536B

Conclusion

Use this page to perform converting from Kilobit (kb) to Byte (B). Remember the conversion factor in data storage: 1KB = 1024B.

By understanding the conversion between Kilobits and Bytes, you can effectively manage data storage and communication capacities in digital systems and networks.